[Pop Mart Founder: A Share Buyback Plan of 2–5 Billion Yuan Will Be Launched in the Next 6 Months] Odaily Planet Daily News – At last week's Pop Mart 2026 interim performance briefing, Pop Mart founder Wang Ning stated: 'The first half of 2026 has been a very special year for Pop Mart. Despite the pressures and challenges, we have delivered a satisfactory report card. We achieved over 20% growth in the first half, with significant improvements in our IP matrix and organizational health. The performance of new businesses such as theme parks and desserts exceeded expectations, and the brand's global recognition, favorability, and reputation continue to rise. The management team remains confident in the group's long-term development.' In addition, he mentioned, 'This year's challenges may be greater than we anticipated, but we are confident in overcoming short-term difficulties. In the next six months, we will launch a share buyback plan of no less than 2 billion yuan and no more than 5 billion yuan, further demonstrating our growing confidence in the company's long-term development.'